Silver jewelry can age over time due to its composition and its reaction with other products. Many turn darker, others yellow, and even jewelry with high copper content can take on a somewhat greenish color. In many cases, we stop wearing these pieces because we believe they will not return to their natural color, or simply because we do not know how to restore them during cleaning. That is why today we are showing you some methods that will help you clean your silver jewelry. Before you start with any of the possible options for cleaning your silver jewelry, you should know that you should do it in a ventilated area and wearing gloves, because do not forget that these are chemical reactions that produce gases and can damage your skin. You should also have water nearby so that you can rinse it immediately if any of the reactions cause damage. The first thing you should do, regardless of the method you choose, is wash all your jewelry with soap and water and rinse it thoroughly.

The 5 best methods to clean your silver jewelry.

Baking soda and aluminum foil.

This method is somewhat aggressive, so it should not be used on very delicate jewelry to avoid damaging it. With this cleaning variant, the black color of the silver is removed almost completely. The steps to follow are as follows:

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. While waiting for it to boil, line a bowl with aluminum foil and cut some small pieces to add later.
3. When the water is boiling, add two to three tablespoons of baking soda and stir until dissolved.
4. Once you have the mixture, place the jewelry in the foil-lined bowl and pour the baking soda water over it. Also add the shavings you made in step 2.
5. After 3 to 4 minutes, remove them from the mixture, rinse well with water, and dry the jewelry.

Baking soda and vinegar.

This reaction between the two components creates sodium acetate and carbon dioxide, so here too you must pay attention to the quantities and ventilation. It will serve to remove much more encrusted dirt from your jewelry. The steps to follow will be:

1. Coat all the pieces of jewelry you want to clean with baking soda in a container.
2. Mix the jewelry well with the baking soda so that all the pieces come into contact with each other, but remember to use a non-metallic object so it does not interfere with the reaction.
3. While stirring, add small amounts of vinegar.
4. When the bubbling stops and you see that the jewelry is clean, you can remove the mixture, rinse it with plenty of water, and dry it off.

Toothpaste.

If the jewelry is not very old, we can use a less aggressive method like toothpaste. The toothpaste should be white, and it is even better if it is whitening, as these particles help to polish the surface of the jewelry. This method is much simpler than the previous ones, as you only need to apply the paste to your jewelry and rub it with a toothbrush for about 5 minutes. Rinse with plenty of water until all the paste is removed, and dry.

Vinegar and salt.

If you do not have baking soda at home, you can also use classics like salt and vinegar. This mixture will also make your silver jewelry shine.

1. Put 3/4 water and 1/4 vinegar into a saucepan. Add a tablespoon of salt.
2. Bring everything to a boil.
3. Remove from heat, add the jewels, and let soak for 5 minutes.
4. Rinse the jewelry and dry it with a cloth.

Ammonia.

This product is the strongest of those we have mentioned, as it is a chemical that should be used with greater caution. In this case, it is enough to soak a cloth with the product and rub the jewelry until the color brightens and the dirt is removed. Then rinse with plenty of water and dry with a clean cloth. Now you can restore your jewelry and make it look as good as new!